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Est.

1995

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

AI Summary

DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE is a national nonprofit focused on science, human rights, health, and addiction services, advancing policy solutions, organizing, and public education to reduce the harms of drug use and drug criminalization. In filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $11.4M and total revenue of $12M; among its listed funders is DRUG POLICY ACTION, which gave $34.7M in 2025, though that amount exceeds the organization’s reported revenue and is therefore omitted from any dependency assessment.

Mission Statement

DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE ("DPA") ADDRESSES THE HARMS OF DRUG USE AND DRUG CRIMINALIZATION THROUGH POLICY SOLUTIONS, ORGANIZING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. WE ADVOCATE FOR A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DRUGS THAT PRIORITIZES HEALTH, SOCIAL SUPPORTS, AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING. WE OPPOSE PUNITIVE APPROACHES THAT DESTABILIZE PEOPLE, BLOCK ACCESS TO CARE, AND DRAIN COMMUNITIES OF RESOURCES. WE BELIEVE THAT THE REGULATION OF DRUGS SHOULD BE GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE, HEALTH, EQUITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MOVEMENTS, WE CHANGE LAWS, ADVANCE JUSTICE, AND SAVE LIVES.
Revenues
$12M
Expenses
$12M
Net Income:
-$55.4K
Assets
$18.2M
Liabilities
$2.2M
Net Assets:
+$16M
Operating Budget
$11.4M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
47
Median grant size
$10K
Largest grant received
$3.3M
K
Kassandra Frederique
Board Member
D
Derek Oscar Hodel
Board Member
A
Alejandro Madrazo
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE’s budget?
In 2025, DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE reported an annual operating budget of around $11.4 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE support?
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE supports work in Health, Science, Human rights, and Addiction services.
Where does DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE operate?
DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
Who funded DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE recently?
In 2025, DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, THE STRONG-CUEVAS FOUNDATION INC, and The Brightwater Fund. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE received in 2024?
The largest grant to DRUG POLICY ALLIANCE in 2024 exceeds $3.3 million.